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16. Sound and odor:
None
17. Trail (color, length, width, persistence, etc.)
White trail approx. 4 times the length of main body.
18. Luminosity (visible by reflection, incandescence, other - degree of brilliance):
Not as brilliant as a star.
19. Projections (fins, wings, rods, antennae, canopies, etc.):
None
20. Maneuvers (turns, climbs, dives, etc. - sketch of flight path):
Traveled in a horizontal flight with a slight arc.
21. Manner of disappearance:
Light gradually disappeared and went out.
22. Effect on clouds:
None
23. Additional information concerning object:
Observer did see falling stars but there was no comparison with object mentioned in this report.
24. Weather conditions and light at time of sighting:
Clear.
Name and address of observer:
Sgt Chester F McHale
"CA-Co - 12th AIB
2d Arm Div., Cp Wood, Texas
Occupation and hobbies:
ECO - US Army.
Comments of Interrogator relative to intelligence and character of observer (Check neighbors, police dept., FBI records, employer, etc.):
Fair observer, had difficulty describing his observations.
Did observer wear glasses, especially polaroid glasses at time of sighting, or was object viewed through canopy, window, or other transparent material? None.
Pages 3 & 4 of this form not applicable to the incident.
Interviewed by:
[Signature]
Captain, 3rd
Sq 2d Arm Div
Camp Hood, Texas
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*UPGRADED UNCLASSIFIED*
ON MAR 26 1979
8F-EP CDR USAINS COM
Para 1-603 DODS